Improving asthma care for children in the Basque Healthcare Service
Asthma Crisis in Paediatrics: Impact of a Care Pathway in Primary and Hospital Care
NA · Basque Health Service · NCT06437444
This study is testing a new care plan for managing asthma attacks in children to see if it can improve their treatment and make things easier for families and doctors in the Basque Healthcare Service.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 249 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Basque Health Service (other gov) |
| Locations | 1 site (Barakaldo, Bizkaia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06437444 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of a new Asthma Integrated Care Pathway designed to enhance the management of asthma attacks in children within the Basque Healthcare Service. It aims to reduce variability in care practices among healthcare professionals by implementing a structured multidisciplinary care plan that includes quality indicators and coordinated practices. The study employs a mixed methods implementation approach to assess the effectiveness of this care pathway in both primary and hospital settings. The goal is to improve the quality of care for children experiencing asthma attacks and to gather feedback from families and professionals involved in the care process.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 2 to 14 years who have experienced an acute episode of asthma.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a prior diagnosis of asthma or have not experienced wheezing episodes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve the quality of asthma care for children, leading to better health outcomes and reduced hospitalizations.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar integrated care pathways, indicating potential for positive outcomes in asthma management.
Eligibility criteria
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Eligibility for professionals: * Primary Care paediatricians and nurses * Paediatricians and nurses in the Paediatric Emergency Department * Paediatricians and nurses on the inpatient ward * Paediatric Intensive Care paediatricians and nurses * Paediatric Pneumology paediatricians and nurses Eligibility for patients: Patients between 2 and 14 years,that have being attended between the 7 May 2023 and the 7 May 2025, and with an acute episode of asthma, defined as: * an episode of wheezing and a previous diagnosis of asthma or with a previous episode of wheezing * a first episode in a child older than 2 years with a personal/family history of atopy and/or with an objective response to bronchodilators as assessed by the Pulmonary Score
Where this trial is running
Barakaldo, Bizkaia
- Primary Care Research Unit of Bizkaia — Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alvaro Sanchez Perez
- Email: ALVARO.SANCHEZPEREZ@osakidetza.eus
- Phone: (+34)946006673
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Asthma in Children, Implementation Science